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Gerald "Jerry" Keller

Gerald "Jerry" Keller

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Engineering professional adding lasting value and innovation to marketable products in the workplace.

  • Education

    • Macomb Community College

      1983 - 1985
      Liberal Arts Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

    • Oakland University

      1985 - 1989
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Mechanical Engineering

  • Experience

    • Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems

      Dec 1993 - Aug 1996
      Project Engineer

      Development of new automotive interior trim systems using Structural Reinforced Polyurethane Foam.Automotive Seat Frame Mechanical ComponentsOccupant Protection Technologies for Side Impact and Rollover AccidentsFMVSS 201 Upper Interior Trim Energy Absorbing Core CompetencyDevelopment of Energy Absorbing Interior Trim for Side Impact ProtectionEvaluation of Seat Belt Restraint System for Rollover ProtectionDeveloped Rollover Test Fixture / System to simulate Rollover AccidentsEvaluated Energy Absorbing Materials for FMVSS 201 Head Impact ProtectionConstructed a FMVSS 201 Head Impact Test FixtureParticipated on the Team that did initial evaluation of Fiber Optic Lighting for Automotive InteriorsDeveloped Custom Formulations of Polyurethane Foam for Automotive Interior Trim Applications Show less

    • Breed Technologies

      Aug 1996 - Aug 1999
      Senior Project Engineer / Engineering Team Leader

      Planning and technology assessment for corporate Research and Development StrategiesDeveloped Core Competency for Rear Impact Crash Protection United States and International Customer Presentations

    • Autoliv North America

      Aug 1999 - Mar 2013
      Senior Project Engineer / Program Manager

      Critical Thinking and Analysis using JMP Software, Minitab, Six Sigma, and DOE ToolsSupport VAVE Cost Reduction Projects Creation of DFMEA, Control Plan, and Design Requirement DocumentsSeat Belt Retractor Design Release (DR) Qualification to Nissan AutomotiveProject coordination with Japanese Program Management TeamDevelopment and Production of Adaptable Inertia Locking Motion Sensor (SAMS) on GM and Ford AccountsProduct Design, Engineering, Testing, and ManufacturingCreation of DFMEA, Control Plan, and Design Requirement DocumentsMember of a Expedited Timing (one year) R230 Seat Belt Retractor Implementation Team Seat Belt Technology Competitive BenchmarkingProduct Design, Engineering, Testing, and Manufacturing Customer Liaison and CoordinationManaged Program Timing and PlanningProject Cost Tracking, Financial Coordination (EBIT)Coordinated Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Performance Teams Show less

    • Key Safety Systems

      Apr 2013 - Aug 2017
      Senior Project Engineer

      Mechanical Mechanism Design RobustnessResearch and Development - Self Adjusting Mechanical Torque ConverterDevelopment of Low Cost Seat Belt Retractor Torque ConverterDeveloped New Test Methods and Fixtures

    • Southeastern Michigan

      Aug 2017 - now
      Senior Project Engineer

      Product Development Program ManagementProduct Design Concept Development Mechanical Engineering DisciplinesRobust Engineering

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gerald "Jerry" Keller
      Team Appreciation Award Autoliv North America Sep 2009 Given to recognize the efforts of the Advanced Seat Belt Development Group and Nissan Business Team for winning new business with Nissan Automotive.
    • Awarded to Gerald "Jerry" Keller
      First Place Team - 2008 Life Expo Autoliv North America Apr 2008 Annual internal competitive award given to projects that significantly benefit Autoliv North America. The R230 seat belt retractor project created new opportunities and met customer requirements for the next generation of load limiting seat belt retractors.
    • Awarded to Gerald "Jerry" Keller
      Pinnacle Award for Innovation Autoliv North America Feb 2008 Special recognition award given to recognize the commitment of the R230 seat belt retractor team to develop and implement the R230 seat belt retractor at target cost and with expedited timing.
    • Awarded to Gerald "Jerry" Keller
      Breed Technologies Special Recognition Award Breed Technologies Apr 1999 Special recognition award given to the Advanced Development Team for creating a frontal impact simulation sled and rear impact airbag display for the 1999 Society of Automotive Engineers Exposition.
    • Awarded to Gerald "Jerry" Keller
      Breed Technologies Corporate Recognition Award Breed Technologies Aug 1998 Recognition for performance and contribution of the product development of the Rear Impact Airbag System.
    • Awarded to Gerald "Jerry" Keller
      AlliedSignal Special Recognition Award AlliedSignal Safety Restraint Systems May 1997 Recognition for performance and contribution of the product development of the Multi Level Constant Force Seat Belt Retractor.
    • Awarded to Gerald "Jerry" Keller
      Walt Disney Imagineering’ acknowledgement for support of the Chevrolet’ Test Track attraction at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida Walt Disney World May 1996 Networked and coordinated with High Speed Photographic Services in Fairborn, Ohio to provide photographic equipment used as props on the Chevrolet’ Test Track attraction at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida.